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Winners announced for 2022 Olivier Awards

Winners announced for 2022 Olivier Awards

UK venues including National Theatre, RSC and the Old Vic introduce mandatory face coverings

UK venues including National Theatre, RSC and the Old Vic introduce mandatory face coverings

New Beatles musical <em>She Loves You</em> 'coming in 2022'

New Beatles musical She Loves You 'coming in 2022'

<em>The Dark Crystal</em> ballet and more announced in new Royal Opera House season

The Dark Crystal ballet and more announced in new Royal Opera House season

Stage stars join new <em>Game of Thrones</em> prequel series

Stage stars join new Game of Thrones prequel series

Michael Ball, <em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> and more shows to be presented on Sky Arts this week

Michael Ball, Jesus Christ Superstar and more shows to be presented on Sky Arts this week

Gina Beck and Neil McDermott talk <em>The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas</em>: heading online from tomorrow

Gina Beck and Neil McDermott talk The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas: heading online from tomorrow

BBC reveals dates and times for festive programming including Mischief and <em>Uncle Vanya</em>

BBC reveals dates and times for festive programming including Mischief and Uncle Vanya

BBC announces Christmas line-up including <em>The Goes Wrong Show</em>, <em>Upstart Crow</em> and <em>The Red Shoes</em>

BBC announces Christmas line-up including The Goes Wrong Show, Upstart Crow and The Red Shoes

Princess Diana singing <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em>: the story behind the "All I Ask Of You" performance

Princess Diana singing The Phantom of the Opera: the story behind the "All I Ask Of You" performance

Olivier Awards 2020 winners: <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>, Sharon D Clarke, Andrew Scott, <em>Emilia</em> and more

Olivier Awards 2020 winners: Dear Evan Hansen, Sharon D Clarke, Andrew Scott, Emilia and more

Black British Theatre Awards winners announced including Miriam-Teak Lee and Layton Williams

Black British Theatre Awards winners announced including Miriam-Teak Lee and Layton Williams

International show, co-produced by creators of <em>War Horse</em> puppets, to see refugee figure travel 8000km

International show, co-produced by creators of War Horse puppets, to see refugee figure travel 8000km

Nominees announced for Black British Theatre Awards, which will be broadcast on Sky Arts in October

Nominees announced for Black British Theatre Awards, which will be broadcast on Sky Arts in October

Westminster Council reveals plans for open-air festival featuring West End shows, ENO and more

Westminster Council reveals plans for open-air festival featuring West End shows, ENO and more

Free open-air cinema in Covent Garden to present Royal Opera House shows and musical films

Free open-air cinema in Covent Garden to present Royal Opera House shows and musical films

National Theatre, Patrick Stewart and Secret Cinema win <em>Time Out</em>'s "Time In" awards

National Theatre, Patrick Stewart and Secret Cinema win Time Out's "Time In" awards

Photographer captures empty theatres for new charity series of prints

Photographer captures empty theatres for new charity series of prints

The theatre industry reacts to the UK Government's arts investment announcement

The theatre industry reacts to the UK Government's arts investment announcement

National Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe and more nominated for Time Out's "Time In" awards

National Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe and more nominated for Time Out's "Time In" awards

BBC to broadcast first Royal Opera House live concert since lockdown

BBC to broadcast first Royal Opera House live concert since lockdown

Royal Opera House to present live concerts for the first time since lockdown, with shows broadcast online

Royal Opera House to present live concerts for the first time since lockdown, with shows broadcast online

Marquee TV, offering theatre, opera and dance streams, extends free trial to 30 days

Marquee TV, offering theatre, opera and dance streams, extends free trial to 30 days

Hospitality and arts sector leaders lay out key principles for recovery plan following summit

Hospitality and arts sector leaders lay out key principles for recovery plan following summit

Royal Opera House announces more free productions heading online

Royal Opera House announces more free productions heading online

Theatres and shows with cancelled or rescheduled performances in response to coronavirus

Theatres and shows with cancelled or rescheduled performances in response to coronavirus

Stage on screen – where you can rent or buy shows online

Stage on screen – where you can rent or buy shows online

Lisa Lewis: So you want to be a stage manager?

Lisa Lewis: So you want to be a stage manager?

The Stage Awards 2020 shortlist includes <em>Death of a Salesman</em> and <em>& Juliet</em>

The Stage Awards 2020 shortlist includes Death of a Salesman and & Juliet

10 opera and ballet shows to catch this Christmas

10 opera and ballet shows to catch this Christmas

Review: <em>Götterdämmerung</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Götterdämmerung (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>Siegfried</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Siegfried (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>Falstaff</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Falstaff (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>Don Giovanni</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Don Giovanni (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>La bohème</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: La bohème (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>Macbeth</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Macbeth (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>From the House of the Dead</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: From the House of the Dead (Royal Opera House)

Is there such a thing as a definitive performance?

Is there such a thing as a definitive performance?

Review: <em>Carmen</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Carmen (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>Tosca</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Tosca (Royal Opera House)

A week in the life of <em>Giselle</em>'s Beatriz Stix-Brunell

A week in the life of Giselle's Beatriz Stix-Brunell

Review: <em>Salome</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Salome (Royal Opera House)

The Christmas opera interview: Fabulous Fabiano!

The Christmas opera interview: Fabulous Fabiano!

Review: <em>Rigoletto</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Rigoletto (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>Semiramide</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Semiramide (Royal Opera House)

Gerard Jones, opera director: 'Not angry, just gagging'

Gerard Jones, opera director: 'Not angry, just gagging'

A week in the life of <em>Lucia di Lammermoor's</em> Lisette Oropesa

A week in the life of Lucia di Lammermoor's Lisette Oropesa

Review: <em>Lucia di Lammermoor</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Lucia di Lammermoor (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte)</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte) (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>La bohème</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: La bohème (Royal Opera House)

Anne Reid cast in <em>A Woman of No Importance</em>

Anne Reid cast in A Woman of No Importance

Review: <em>Turandot</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Turandot (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>Mitridate, re di Ponto</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Mitridate, re di Ponto (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>L'elisir d'amore</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: L'elisir d'amore (Royal Opera House)

Confessions of an opera virgin: Opera is for rich, wrinkly white folk. Right?

Confessions of an opera virgin: Opera is for rich, wrinkly white folk. Right?

Review: <em>Don Carlo</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Don Carlo (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>The Exterminating Angel</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: The Exterminating Angel (Royal Opera House)

Meet the Royal Opera House's cast of sheep

Meet the Royal Opera House's cast of sheep

Review: <em>Madama Butterfly</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Madama Butterfly (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>Adriana Lecouvreur</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Adriana Lecouvreur (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>La traviata</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: La traviata (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>Written on Skin</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Written on Skin (Royal Opera House)

Becoming an angel with the Royal Opera House

Becoming an angel with the Royal Opera House

5 minutes with: Kate Prince – 'ZooNation is contemporary dance, but we don't look like Rambert'

5 minutes with: Kate Prince – 'ZooNation is contemporary dance, but we don't look like Rambert'

Review: <em>Der Rosenkavalier</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Der Rosenkavalier (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>Il trovatore</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Il trovatore (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>Manon Lescaut</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Manon Lescaut (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>Oreste</em> (Wilton's Music Hall)

Review: Oreste (Wilton's Music Hall)

Review: <em>Les Contes d'Hoffmann</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Les Contes d'Hoffmann (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>The Nose</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: The Nose (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>The Merchant of Venice</em> (Bristol Hippodrome and tour)

Review: The Merchant of Venice (Bristol Hippodrome and tour)

What's in my dressing room? – Royal Ballet soloist Olivia Cowley

What's in my dressing room? – Royal Ballet soloist Olivia Cowley

Sarah Crompton: Theatre is as capable of gender equality as any other industry

Sarah Crompton: Theatre is as capable of gender equality as any other industry

Review: <em>Così fan tutte</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Così fan tutte (Royal Opera House)

Backstage at the Royal Opera House with Corinne Winters

Backstage at the Royal Opera House with Corinne Winters

Review: <em>Il barbiere di Siviglia</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Il barbiere di Siviglia (Royal Opera House)

Review: <em>Norma</em> (Royal Opera House)

Review: Norma (Royal Opera House)

Oliver Mears takes over at the Royal Opera

Oliver Mears takes over at the Royal Opera

<em>Il trovatore</em> (Royal Opera House)

Il trovatore (Royal Opera House)

Autumn season for Wilton's Music Hall announced

Autumn season for Wilton's Music Hall announced

<em>Werther</em> (Royal Opera House)

Werther (Royal Opera House)

<em>Nabucco</em> (Royal Opera House)

Nabucco (Royal Opera House)

I am regularly underwhelmed by physical theatre, but <em>Betroffenheit</em> is great art

I am regularly underwhelmed by physical theatre, but Betroffenheit is great art

Will Tuckett, kicking off the lycra

Will Tuckett, kicking off the lycra

<em>Oedipe</em> (Royal Opera House)

Oedipe (Royal Opera House)

<em>4.48 Psychosis</em> (Lyric Hammersmith)

4.48 Psychosis (Lyric Hammersmith)

Holly Williams: How do you review a suicide note?

Holly Williams: How do you review a suicide note?

Composer Philip Venables on <em>4:48 Psychosis</em>

Composer Philip Venables on 4:48 Psychosis

The International Opera Awards – opera's big night

The International Opera Awards – opera's big night

A night of operatic <em>Pleasure</em>

A night of operatic Pleasure

<em>Tannhäuser</em> (Royal Opera House)

Tannhäuser (Royal Opera House)

Full details of Olivier Awards ceremony announced

Full details of Olivier Awards ceremony announced

<em>The Importance of Being Earnest</em> (Barbican Theatre)

The Importance of Being Earnest (Barbican Theatre)

Olivier Awards to be broadcast on ITV

Olivier Awards to be broadcast on ITV

<em>Boris Godunov</em> (Royal Opera House)

Boris Godunov (Royal Opera House)

ENO Chorus and Orchestra lead the Olivier opera nominations

ENO Chorus and Orchestra lead the Olivier opera nominations

<em>Il trittico</em> (Royal Opera House)

Il trittico (Royal Opera House)

Michael Coveney: A chorus of disapproval at the ENO

Michael Coveney: A chorus of disapproval at the ENO

<em>L'Étoile</em> (Royal Opera House)

L'Étoile (Royal Opera House)

Samuel Sakker – operatic supersub

Samuel Sakker – operatic supersub

<em>La traviata</em> (Royal Opera House)

La traviata (Royal Opera House)

Chris Addison, opera star

Chris Addison, opera star

Nicole Car – scatting soprano

Nicole Car – scatting soprano

Kasper Holten to step down from the Royal Opera

Kasper Holten to step down from the Royal Opera

Theatre etiquette: a theatre manager's view

Theatre etiquette: a theatre manager's view

<em>Lulu – A Murder Ballad</em> (Royal Opera House)

Lulu – A Murder Ballad (Royal Opera House)

Alice's Creatives in Wonderland

Alice's Creatives in Wonderland

Carmen (Royal Opera House)

Carmen (Royal Opera House)

Ariadne auf Naxos (Royal Opera House)

Ariadne auf Naxos (Royal Opera House)

Ainhoa Arteta: on heroines and horses

Ainhoa Arteta: on heroines and horses

Matt Trueman: The shows you wish you could see again

Matt Trueman: The shows you wish you could see again

La traviata (Royal Opera House)

La traviata (Royal Opera House)

Michael Coveney: Will Mike Leigh's <em>Pirates</em> save the ENO?

Michael Coveney: Will Mike Leigh's Pirates save the ENO?

Full casting announced for <em>The Trial</em> at the Young Vic

Full casting announced for The Trial at the Young Vic

The Virtues of Things (Royal Opera House)

The Virtues of Things (Royal Opera House)

Król Roger (Royal Opera House)

Król Roger (Royal Opera House)

Georgia Jarman, star of the Royal Opera's <em>Król Roger</em>

Georgia Jarman, star of the Royal Opera's Król Roger

Matt Trueman: Oliviers reveal the start-outs behind the superstars

Matt Trueman: Oliviers reveal the start-outs behind the superstars

Kevin Spacey, Angela Lansbury and <em>Sunny Afternoon</em> rock Olivier Awards

Kevin Spacey, Angela Lansbury and Sunny Afternoon rock Olivier Awards

Full list: Winners of the 2015 Olivier Awards

Full list: Winners of the 2015 Olivier Awards

What's in my dressing room? – <em>Beautiful</em>'s Lorna Want

What's in my dressing room? – Beautiful's Lorna Want

Oliviers Preview: Let's hope for some surprises on Sunday

Oliviers Preview: Let's hope for some surprises on Sunday

Swanhunter (Royal Opera House and tour)

Swanhunter (Royal Opera House and tour)

Madama Butterfly (Royal Opera House) – 'a tainted relationship'

Madama Butterfly (Royal Opera House) – 'a tainted relationship'

Sylvie Guillem to receive Special Award at Oliviers

Sylvie Guillem to receive Special Award at Oliviers

Brian Jagde, Covent Garden's Pinkerton – 'fresh off the boat'

Brian Jagde, Covent Garden's Pinkerton – 'fresh off the boat'

Lenny Henry to host Olivier Awards

Lenny Henry to host Olivier Awards

Full list: Nominations announced for 2015 Olivier Awards

Full list: Nominations announced for 2015 Olivier Awards

The Rake's Progress (Bury Court, Farnham) – 'endless delights'

The Rake's Progress (Bury Court, Farnham) – 'endless delights'

Laurence Cummings: 'It's the music that drives me'

Laurence Cummings: 'It's the music that drives me'

Manville and McAvoy to unveil Oliviers nominees

Manville and McAvoy to unveil Oliviers nominees

Kevin Spacey to receive special Olivier Award

Kevin Spacey to receive special Olivier Award

Voting now open in Olivier This Morning Audience Award

Voting now open in Olivier This Morning Audience Award

Theatre directors earn just £10k per year average, says report

Theatre directors earn just £10k per year average, says report

Opera review of the year

Opera review of the year

The Wind in the Willows (Vaudeville Theatre)

The Wind in the Willows (Vaudeville Theatre)

Olivier Awards announces new broadcast partnerships

Olivier Awards announces new broadcast partnerships

Idomeneo (Royal Opera House)

Idomeneo (Royal Opera House)

Director Thaddeus Strassberger discusses his work with The Royal Opera

Director Thaddeus Strassberger discusses his work with The Royal Opera

Matthew Polenzani, the Royal Opera's Idomeneo

Matthew Polenzani, the Royal Opera's Idomeneo

La scala di seta (Royal Opera House)

La scala di seta (Royal Opera House)

I due Foscari (Royal Opera House)

I due Foscari (Royal Opera House)

The Trial (Royal Opera House)

The Trial (Royal Opera House)

Welsh National Opera announces its 70th birthday plans – two years early

Welsh National Opera announces its 70th birthday plans – two years early

Il barbiere di Siviglia (Royal Opera House)

Il barbiere di Siviglia (Royal Opera House)

Rigoletto (Royal Opera House)

Rigoletto (Royal Opera House)

Alan Titchmarsh makes West End debut in <em>Wind in the Willows</em>

Alan Titchmarsh makes West End debut in Wind in the Willows

Saimir Pirgu, the Duke in the Royal Opera's <em>Rigoletto</em>

Saimir Pirgu, the Duke in the Royal Opera's Rigoletto

Anna Nicole (Royal Opera House)

Anna Nicole (Royal Opera House)

Alan Oke – from <em>Grimes on the Beach</em> to <em>Anna Nicole</em>

Alan Oke – from Grimes on the Beach to Anna Nicole

A few of my favourite things: Celia Imrie

A few of my favourite things: Celia Imrie

Moses und Aron (Welsh National Opera)

Moses und Aron (Welsh National Opera)

25 shows to keep your family happy during the summer holidays

25 shows to keep your family happy during the summer holidays

La bohème (Royal Opera House)

La bohème (Royal Opera House)

Ariadne auf Naxos (Royal Opera House)

Ariadne auf Naxos (Royal Opera House)

Quartett (Royal Opera House)

Quartett (Royal Opera House)

ROH's <em>Wind in the Willows</em> returns to West End this Christmas

ROH's Wind in the Willows returns to West End this Christmas

Dialogues des Carmélites (Royal Opera House)

Dialogues des Carmélites (Royal Opera House)

Michael Coveney: Women fight back in opera and Shakespeare while Timothy Spall triumphs at Cannes

Michael Coveney: Women fight back in opera and Shakespeare while Timothy Spall triumphs at Cannes

Tosca (Royal Opera House)

Tosca (Royal Opera House)

Opera North announces 2014-15 season

Opera North announces 2014-15 season

Glenn Meads: Oliviers 2014 – a view from the armchair

Glenn Meads: Oliviers 2014 – a view from the armchair

Michael Coveney: Moments to savour on and offstage at the Olivier Awards

Michael Coveney: Moments to savour on and offstage at the Olivier Awards

Photos: Oliviers winners celebrate in style

Photos: Oliviers winners celebrate in style

Faust (Royal Opera House)

Faust (Royal Opera House)

La Fille du régiment (Royal Opera)

La Fille du régiment (Royal Opera)

Winners of 2014 WhatsOnStage Opera Poll announced

Winners of 2014 WhatsOnStage Opera Poll announced

ITV again broadcasts highlights of Olivier Awards

ITV again broadcasts highlights of Olivier Awards

Manon (Royal Opera)

Show Pics: London International Mime Festival

Show Pics: London International Mime Festival

20 Questions with… <em>Wind in the Willows</em> star Will Kemp

20 Questions with… Wind in the Willows star Will Kemp

Les Vêpres siciliennes (Royal Opera)

Tony Robinson returns to stage in ROH's West End <em>Wind in the Willows</em>

Tony Robinson returns to stage in ROH's West End Wind in the Willows

Digital Theatre announces partnership with the Royal Opera House

Digital Theatre announces partnership with the Royal Opera House

Simon Callow gets Inside Wagner’s Head at Royal Opera House in September

Tosca (Royal Opera House)

ROH announces first-ever West End transfer with Wind in the Willows

La rondine

Brief Encounter with… American tenor Charles Castronovo

Simon Boccanegra (Royal Opera House)

From Studio to Stage (Royal Opera House)

Gloriana

The Importance of Being Earnest

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